Trouble with sorceresses part two
Disclaimer: Once again, I own no part of FF8....I know, I'm depressed too.
The first few installment of this story will be kind of boring, nothing really big happens until later. If anybody flames me, I'll stick my big beautiful bro on you. Ok, enough about that, on to the story.....
Quistis, Selphie, and Rinoa gathered in Selphie's room an hour and a half before the party was supposed to start. The plan was that the girls would get ready for the party in Selphie's room, and then the guys (meaning Squall, Irvine, and Zell) would pick them up and go to the party as one big group.
Rinoa, let me do your make-up. I'll make you all pretty just for Squall. Please! urged Selphie while batting her eyelashes.
For the love of Hyne, don't do it Rinoa! The last time I agreed to let Selphie give me a make-over, I ended up looking like a cheap prostitute, warned Quistis.
That's because you are, giggled Selphie as she tossed a stuffed bear at the tall blonde.
Don't make me lose my temper, shorty, replied Quistis as she threw the battered stuffed animal back at her friend.
Ok, I won't. *Cough*....whore...*Cough*. Hearing this, Rinoa began laughing so hard that she fell off the edge of Selphie's bed, taking down the yellow bedspread with her. All three girls exploded into a huge fit of laughter. He-ey! Why don't all three of us stay in my room tonight! It'll be a blast! What do ya think? Selphie looked at the other two girls with a gleam in her eye, It will be fun.
Just try to keep my away, replied Rinoa excitedly, as she tried to pull herself back up onto the bed.
asked Selphie.
I don't know, Rinoa might drool on me. I'm not really in the mood for drowning, Quistis teased as she brushed her hair.
Hey! At least I don't snore as loud as you, Rinoa said defensively.
Still trying to convince Quistis join, Selphie added, I have a huge bag of candy in my closet.
Setting her hairbrush aside, Quistis thought for a moment. Alright, I'm in.
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An hour later, after they were finished getting ready, there came a knock on Selphie's door.
Oh, Irvy! They're so pretty, exclaimed Selphie as her boyfriend handed her a bouquet of tiger-lillies. I just need to put them in some water, then we can go. With that, the young girl wearing the yellow dress with purple butterflies turned on her heels to fetch a vase.
Where's Squall? asked Rinoa as she looked past Zell to try to find Squall.
Drawing her attention back to him, Zell said, Uh, he said he was going to meet us there.
He's not even going to pick her up? Super-duper-mega-bummer! Selphie sympathetically patted Rinoa's arm.
Looking slightly depressed, Rinoa gave a little smile which turned in to a mischievous grin, It's ok, I'll get him back. Zell and Irvine glanced over at each other while Selphie gave a little giggle. Rinoa said as she hugged his arm, would you please be my date tonight...or at least for part of the evening?
Why me?! squeaked the nervous blonde.
Who else am I going to take? Irvine is going with Selphie and Quistis is a girl....well, that can be debatable, Rinoa said with a cheeky glance over at Quistis.
Watch it, growled Quistis.
Ladies, Ladies! If you feel the need to start tearing at each others clothing, I promise I won't try to stop you. replied Irvine with a huge grin. Selphie playfully punched him in the stomach.
So Zell, what do you say? Will you be my date? pleaded Rinoa.
Um...I don't know...I don't want Squall to get pissed at me. He might get the wrong idea and think I'm trying to move in on his girl. Zell said, glancing around the room nervously.
Using her best seductive smile, Rinoa looked at Zell with her deep brown eyes and asked,
Uh...um...I...ok, I guess, Zell hung his head in defeat.
Great! Thanks, Zell, Rinoa slipped her arm into his arm gave him a smile, Shall we go? With that, the small group left the comfort of Selphie's room and headed for the ballroom.
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In the corner of the ballroom, Squall stood alone watching the main entrance. His friends were supposed to meet him there; he was beginning to wonder what was taking them so long. Squall became lost in thought as the music hummed in his ear. A few months ago he didn't care about anyone but himself; but now things had changed so much. He loved Rinoa, although he had difficulty expressing it. He had risked his life to save hers, and he would do it again without hesitation. Zell, Irvine, Selphie, and Quistis had also become important to him. They worked well on missions together, but more importantly, they were his friends.
A giggle broke Squall's concentration. He automatically recognized it as belonging to Rinoa. She wore a light blue dress with thin straps that hung right above her knees, and gently hugged her curves. The only thing that seemed odd was the way Rinoa clung to Zell. Ok, Rinoa,' Squall thought, time to let go of Zell.' Although he would never admit it, Squall was slightly jealous.
Just play along with me, whispered Rinoa in to Zell's ear.
Do I gotta? whined Zell. Rinoa elbowed his side. The group of five sat down at a table and waved Squall over to them. He walked over to the group, wondering why Rinoa was sitting between Selphie and Zell instead of leaving a seat open next to her for him.
Hey, Squall! chirped Selphie as Irvine removed his hat and placed it on her head.
Hello everyone...Rinoa, everyone acknowledged Squall. The band started to play a slow song. Squall noticed that Rinoa had her eyes closed and was swaying lightly to the song.
Squall rose out of his seat with the intentions of asking Rinoa to dance. Before he got the words out, Rinoa stood and turned towards Zell, Dance with me?
asked Zell.
No, next week, Rinoa sarcastically replied as she placed her hands on her hips.
Ok, see you then. replied Zell as he took a sip of his punch.
Yes now! Rinoa said as she pulled him to his feet and led him to the dance floor. Their dancing seemed mechanical and cold, it completely lacked passion.
So, are you going to get her or just sit here with us like a moron? asked Irvine as he gently kicked Squall's leg under the table.
Squall narrowed his eyes at Irvine before standing up from the table. Quistis gave a smile to Squall before he made his way out to the middle of the dance floor where Rinoa and Zell were dancing. He lightly tapped Zell on the shoulder, thus causing the two dancers to stop. Zell automatically let go of Rinoa and gave a nervous look towards Squall. Squall looked Zell in his eyes and gestured with his head towards the group table, indicating that Zell should go there and leave Rinoa to him. Zell silently obeyed and eagerly left the couple. Placing one hand on her waist and holding her hand with his other, the couple danced as if they were one person.
Why the sudden interest in Zell? he whispered into her ear.
Remember yesterday when I told you a cute guy had already asked me? she said with a smirk.
He didn't ask you.
Why do you say that?
Zell wouldn't ask you because he knows that you and I are a...uh...a...
she asked as she twirled into him.
Yeah. He just wouldn't ask you. So, why are you so close to him all of a sudden?
Hmm, let's see. I believe a certain someone, let's pretend his name is Squall, was supposed to pick me up and escort me to a party. However, Squall didn't feel like coming all the way to the dorms...probably because it is such a long walk...so he decided not to come pick me up even though I waited for him. So, when Zell came to the door like a gentleman, I asked him to be my date for part of the evening.
So, this is all because I didn't escort you here? asked a puzzled Squall.
Basically. Plus, I was feeling mischievious, she said with a seductive grin..
I think you did it just to be cruel, remarked Squall as he gave her a smile of his own.
She stopped dancing, glanced up at him and said, Kiss me.
Do you always get what you want?
she said as she reached up and placed her arms around his neck.
And what if I refuse? he asked, trying to get her back for her cruelness.
Ok then, never mind, she removed her arms gently and turned around as if to leave. He grabbed her wrist, turned her back around, and lovingly placed his lips to hers. When he pulled away, she looked into his beautiful eyes and said, I know I'm spoiled. With that, she pulled him in for another kiss.
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Oh, how romantic, sighed Selphie as she watched Rinoa and Squall briefly kissing on the dance floor. She was about to ask Irvine to dance with her, but he stood up and reached out his hand. Glancing at the open hand, she giggled and then took it. The couple danced very close as Irvine whispered sweet nothings in her ear.
What are ya doin' later on tonight? he asked as he placed his hand on the small of her back.
Quistis, Rinoa, and I are having a sleepover in my room, replied Selphie as she returned her hat to the rightful owner.
So I take it I can't come over, he said with a hint of disappointment in his voice.
Not unless you want a make-over, giggled Selphie. Actually, that might be a good idea! Rinoa once said that she might die of laughter if she ever saw you with pigtails.
I don't even want to know how that got brought up in a conversation. Unfortunately, I think I'm gonna have to pass up the offer, he said as he bent down and kissed the crook of her neck.
Irvy, stop! People are staring, pleaded Selphie who was blushing.
Let them watch. I don't care, as long as I have you, he whispered as his lips journeyed from her neck to her lips. After that, she didn't care about the people staring either.
